“Aiswaju has already presented his choice of running mate to the president and the governors. But it did not go down well with some governors, especially those serving out their second term in office who are also scheming for the VP slot. They are strongly opposed to the choice of the governor from North East as running mate to Tinubu. And whichever decision he takes is the devil’s alternative because he is also considering how to boost his chances and that of the party in the 2023 polls.
The consultative meeting had APC governors, governorship candidates and ministers from states of the zone in attendance. “If not for the issue of running mate, what do you think we are meeting Tinubu for. What we are saying is that the North West deserve that position and won’t settle for less,” the source told our correspodent in confidence.
“The meeting noted the contribution of the North-West to the emergence and growth of the APC and its electoral viability, with the North-West providing about 39% of the votes the APC recorded in the 2019 and 2015 presidential elections. The group made its position known in a statement signed by its national coordinator, Dr Mohammed Attahiru.
“Tinubu himself appears to know the implications of the choice of running mate as he goes into the crucial presidential election of 2023, hence, the reason he is taking his time to get it right.” “He was instrumental in seeing to it that the Aso Rock cabals who were bent on foisting the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan on the party as flag bearer did not succeed , thus, paving the way for the seamless emergence of Tinubu at the convention in Abuja.
The group further said choosing Lalong means that Tinubu will be choosing a running mate who would be highly sensitive to the ethnic, religious and cultural differences of the Nigerian people. According to a statement signed by its convener, Alhaji Abubakar Isah, and secretary, Mutazu Kabiru Adamu and the heads of the 19 northern states, the groups said the choice of North Central is strategic and a reward for its critical role in the country during elections.
“Consequently the unanimous endorsement of Rev Yakubu Pam is an indication of his level of acceptance in the North West owing to his sterling track record in service and his numerous contributions to peace and tranquility in Northern Nigeria and the country at large.
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